ESD 052 - Project Engineering

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Students attend a remote workshop where an introduction to basic principles, methods, and tools for project management in a realistic context are covered. Over remainder of term, progresses to an introduction to project management, with emphasis on finance, evaluation, and organization. In teams, students create a plan for a project of their choice; past projects include Debris Removal in Haiti and Food Preparation Robot for Restaurants. Develops skills applicable to the management of complex development projects. Topics include cost-benefit analysis, resource and cost estimation, and project control and delivery. Case studies highlight projects in both hardware/construction and software. Preference to students in the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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